# The Third Epoch explained — The Woman in White

> Chapter companion for The Woman in White by Wilkie Collins.

## What happens

The narrative continues with Walter Hartright's return to England and his investigation into the conspiracy that led to Laura Fairlie's imprisonment in an asylum. The chapter details his efforts to uncover the truth, the exposure of Sir Percival Glyde's secret, and the eventual restoration of Laura's identity.

## Themes in this chapter

### Deception and Trust

The conspiracy to imprison Laura and steal her identity highlights the pervasive deception and the struggle to restore trust.

### Law and Justice

The exposure of Sir Percival's secret and the restoration of Laura's identity underscore the pursuit of justice within a flawed legal system.

## Character check-ins

### Walter Hartright

Returns to England and leads the investigation into the conspiracy.

### Laura Fairlie

Rescued from the asylum and her identity is restored.

### Sir Percival Glyde

His secret is exposed and he dies in a fire.

### Count Fosco

Confesses to his role in the conspiracy.

### Marian Halcombe

Assists Walter in the investigation and recovery of Laura.

## Key lines

> The Third Epoch

The final part of the story begins.

_This marks the start of the resolution phase where Walter takes action._

## Links

- HTML: https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_woman_in_white_se/chapters/the-third-epoch
- Book: https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_woman_in_white_se
- All chapters: https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_woman_in_white_se/chapters